Waterproofing newly built basements and retaining walls has always been a difficult proposition and is considered high risk in the waterproofing industry. Conventional waterproofing will fail unless the barrier is 100% defect free installed to the manufactures specifications and is protected at the time of backfilling with the correct protection board and has the appropriate aggie drain...
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Waterproofing newly built basements and retaining walls has always been a difficult proposition and is considered high risk in the waterproofing industry. Conventional waterproofing will fail unless the barrier is 100% defect free installed to the manufactures specifications and is protected at the time of backfilling with the correct protection board and has the appropriate aggie drain. A barrier system that is not 100% defect free will fail if subjected to water pressure from the surrounding ground. Even a well drained wall cannot effectively deal with perched or trapped water higher up against the retaining wall. With the rise in local water tables, more and more basements are being subjected to hydrostatic pressure – do you want your project to fail?
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Three reasons to choose Australian Waterproofing Company for all your Retaining wall and basement waterproofing needs.
1. Australian Waterproofing Company are fully accredited and trained in the latest waterproofing techniques to ensure the membrane is installed to Australian Standards and fits the client’s needs and budget.
2. Australian Waterproofing Company use’s liquid rubber and Ardex retaining wall Products on a regular bases and stands by its high Flexibility and strength provided by the high quality raw materials used to make these products.
3. Australian Waterproofing Company has invested a great deal of funds in owning high performance spray units this insures Rapid and easy application

Introduction

THE PROBLEM
Waterproofing newly built basements and retaining walls has always been a difficult proposition and is considered high risk in the waterproofing industry. Conventional waterproofing will fail unless the barrier is 100% defect free installed to the manufactures specifications and is protected at the time of backfilling with the correct protection board and has the appropriate aggie drain. A barrier system that is not 100% defect free will fail if subjected to water pressure from the surrounding ground. Even a well drained wall cannot effectively deal with perched or trapped water higher up against the retaining wall. With the rise in local water tables, more and more basements are being subjected to hydrostatic pressure – do you want your project to fail?
THE SOLUTION
Australian Waterproofing Company has access to various membrane systems specifically designed to meet the requirements of the Australian Standards for the waterproofing of structures below ground. The best possible solution to fully waterproofing basement and retaining walls is spray applied Liquid Rubber 2mm-4mm in thickness. Liquid Rubber is seamless and sets in less than 30 seconds and will stick to everything from concrete, bricks and lime blocks, steel framing even polystyrene blocks. Liquid Rubber is priced at the top end of the market for basement and retaining walls, AWS Australian Waterproofing Solutions will guarantee a defect free solution. We also insure a neat and tidy finish to the installation and all protection board is installed before you back fill.
Application
Typical Retaining wall and basement Waterproofing
Liquid Rubber can be installed to walls or to walls and under slab if needed.
The full installation is shown below and Australian Waterproofing Company strongly recommend that you don’t deviate from this widely preferred system. By continuing the Liquid Rubber System under the new slab and up the retaining walls, the whole structure can benefit from the membrane and drainage provided by the system.
1. Liquid Rubber applied to sub-straight .
2. Protection board installed.
3. Termite matt. (if needed)
4. Dirt back full.
5. Small stones compacted over the aggie drain.
6. Make sure the aggie drain is placed below membrane and footing.

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